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Leaves of a plant, collectively and in general (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Leaves of a plant, collectively and in general (noun)”? The solution is FOLIAGE, a 7-letter word built on the root FOLI (“leaf”). It appeared in the October 18, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
FOLIAGE
FOLI***FOLImeans “leaf”
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In a sentence

The autumn tree FOLIAGE in Vermont last year was a magnificent display of reds, oranges and yellows.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Leaves of a plant, collectively and in general (noun)” has the answer FOLIAGE (7 letters), built on the root FOLI, which means “leaf”. Browse the full October 18, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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